Like many of you, I was familiar with this saying for many, many years. Do less, accomplish more. I thought I got it. I mean, I really thought I had it down. But, did I really? To be honest, I liked the sounds of it and I loved the idea around it. However, I wasn’t able to apply it fully to my own life.
Positive Thinking Not Working? Try this sure-fire solution
Against our best efforts our minds can get carried away with worry, fears, anxiety, and worse-case scenarios. We hear about the powerful ways of calming the mind that have worked for others. Positive affirmations and thinking only positive thoughts top the list. However, when we feel afraid inside and utter the words it seems to feel shallow and soul-less. Truth be told, we feel anything but happy, calm and content.
Are we imposters? Aren’t we supposed to fake it until we make it?
Are You Tired of Saying Yes Just To Keep The Peace?
If you are feeling exhausted, tired, irritable, crabby and short fused there’s a good chance you’ve been putting everyone else’s needs before yours. And.. you may have been wanting to say No to people or situations and end up saying yes in order to keep the peace.
The only problem with this scenario is it’s unsustainable and simply doesn’t work.
The Angel Tarot Card - 10 of Fire - speaks straight to the heart of this draining and exhausting cycle.
Meet the Card of Good Fortune and Recognition
I absolutely love this card - the Three of Earth! Why? Because this is the "master craftsman" of the deck. This is the card most of us long for and hope for - the treasured moment of recognition for your unique skillset is here. The outside world is ready to acknowledge and reward the high-quality work that is seamlessly manifesting into physical.
The Earth suit, or Pentacles, in a Tarot deck has a focus on our financial security. Our desire to make money. Our need to pay the bills. How we are getting our material needs met. And, the type of material needs we desire.
Does Your Life Feel Stuck on Repeat? Try this remedy.
Most people these day spend too much time talking a good game. Am I right? They literally have this fantasy version of themselves they talk about that’s going to be living the life they want. Having the job they want. In relationship with the perfect partner. Becoming the ideal weight and body shape of their dreams. Living financially happy, thriving and abundant. They are highly respected, revered and educated. The list goes on. And on. And on.
Trouble is that “day” never arrives. It’s as if that day was supposed to get the “memo” and know exactly when to show up on your doorstep. You keep wondering what happened. You sure thought about it enough - but, if you’re honest, your actions didn’t match up.
A Solution to Self-Criticism and Self-Judgement
If you had to sum up who you are in one sentence, what would you say about yourself? What is it that makes you uniquely you? Even if you think you don't have anything interesting or special to offer I would encourage you to look closer, look deeper. What is the diamond in the rough?
What do other people comment on or compliment you on that perhaps you take for granted? What comes so naturally to you that you tend to think it's not anything special? Can't everyone do this, you tell yourself over and over.
No. They can't. Time to embrace this instead of playing it down, my friends.
Each one of us has a unique set of traits and qualities that is special to us. Carl Jung, the well-known psychologist, coined the term archetypes that works quite nicely with this discussion.
A Remedy for Unrealized Dreams and Disappointments
One of the most common excuses or complaints I hear around the concept of following dreams is not having what it takes. Whatever "it" is? The truth is, we all have dreams and visions of creating something tangible from our imaginations. And thinking about sharing this with others and enjoying the fruits of our labors can be intoxicating. Exciting. Yummy!
If we really allow ourselves to dream big, we can easily envision ourselves living a full and thriving life. Laughing. Exploring. Spending time with friends and loved ones. Working passionately in our chosen vocation. And having the overall sense of living life on our own terms.
But…eventually we come back to our so called "senses" and sufficiently scare ourselves right back into staying small. The excitement was palpable. The smiles and laughter felt real. Our life was so different. But. But, the doubts begin to settle in.
Do You Have a Soft Spot for Anything Old School?
old school - anything that is from an earlier era and looked upon with high regard or respect. Can be used to refer to music, clothing, language or anything really. (Urban dictionary)
I love using the term old school. For me it signifies values, memories or a love for things that resonate feelings of who I am on the inside that perhaps I find more challenging to invoke on a regular basis now. Sometimes I use it when referring to technology.
Remember the old Polaroid cameras that printed up a picture within minutes? The Polaroid camera was such a trailblazer, right? The photo would come out with the white paper frame where you could write information underneath it, capturing that moment in time.
Are You Stuck in a Cycle of Regret and Beating Yourself Up? Try this Angelic Advice.
Most of us are experts in beating ourselves up and holding a sword over our own heads. We go over and over how we could have, should have or would have done something differently.
The truth is…we can’t ever control how another person is going to react to us. I know we’d like to think we can, but it simply doesn’t work.
In Angel Tarot the Five of Water represents our relationship to this habitual thinking. The angels remind us that we can only take ownership in “how” we work through a challenge. We cannot ever be the deciding factor in the ultimate outcome. That just leads to suffering and control issues.
Become a Master in the School of Life
I heard this analogy to life being like a school and having different classes with lessons and exams in it a few years ago. Personally, I like to think of it as Earth School. I know. I know. This sounds really wierd, right? Now, before you stop reading let me explain further.
My inner inquiry sounded something like this: How is my life and my experiences within it anything like school? I finished formal schooling years ago. What are these people talking about?
Why Positive Affirmations and Positive Thinking Doesn't Always Work
Against our best efforts our minds can get carried away with worry, fears, anxiety, and worse-case scenarios. We hear about the powerful ways of calming the mind that have worked for others. Positive affirmations and thinking only positive thoughts top the list. However, when we feel afraid inside and utter the words it seems to feel shallow and soul-less. Truth be told, we feel anything but happy, calm and content.
Are we imposters? Aren’t we supposed to fake it until we make it?
Tired of Feeling Overwhelmed and Under-appreciated? Try this sage advice.
The fine line between being busy or full AND being downright overwhelmed is embodied beautifully by the Two of Earth in Angel Tarot. Earth represents our connection to more physical, material and educational pursuits.
Whenever I see an Earth card show up in an Angel Intuitive Card Reading it shows me that the client has been thinking mostly about work, home, education or choices around abundance and prosperity.
Two's indicate a decision, a choice, a shift in perspective. They also call for us to bring a more balanced perspective to a situation.
Are You Stuck Seeing Only Your Flaws? Try this sage advice.
If you had to sum up who you are in one sentence- what would you say about yourself? What is it that makes you uniquely you? Even if you think you don't have anything interesting or special to offer I would encourage you to look closer, look deeper. What is the diamond in the rough?
What do other people comment on or compliment you on that perhaps you take for granted? What comes so naturally to you that you tend to think it's not anything special? Can't everyone do this, you tell yourself over and over.
No. They can't. Time to embrace this instead of playing it down, my friends.
Do you scoff at compliments, yet inwardly crave them?
What I find interesting about artistic, innovative and creative ideas and talents is that so many people have a very challenging time respecting and acknowledging them. It's as if we have been downloaded to repeat the negative, shameful habit of feeling embarrassed about these amazing gifts that truly come easily to us. Maybe I'm alone on this, but I don't think so. Stay with me as I expand on this thought for a moment.
Angel Wisdom for Holiday Self-Care
If you are feeling exhausted, tired, irritable, crabby and short fused there’s a good chance you’ve been putting everyone else’s needs before yours. And.. you may have been wanting to say No to people or situations and end up saying yes in order to keep the peace.
The only problem with this scenario is it’s unsustainable and simply doesn’t work.
The Angel Tarot Card - 10 of Fire - speaks straight to the heart of this draining and exhausting cycle.
This is Not a Race, This is Your Life
Without a doubt, the world is running at a faster pace than ever. We live in times where you can download, upload and “buy now” with little to no time delay. With all this instant gratification we are theoretically “freed up” to work on other, more important things that we desire.
But the big question is, are we able to easily unweave and untangle from this adrenaline rush and ease into balance and well-being?
Angel Card Message: 4 of Spring (Celebrate Good Times)
Fire or Wands, depending on the deck you are using, represents action and celebration! Creative endeavors. Renewed excitement in work, career or a vocation. Artistic gifts manifesting in different forms. Showing the world how amazing you are. Having the courage to follow your convictions. Trusting your inner guidance to empower yourself and go after your dreams. You may also feel strongly guided to develop and grow a stronger inner life.
Welcome to YOU: Quirky, Unique and One-of-a-Kind
If you had to sum up who you are in one sentence- what would you say about yourself? What is it that makes you uniquely you? Even if you think you don't have anything interesting or special to offer I would encourage you to look closer, look deeper. What is the diamond in the rough?
What do other people comment on or compliment you on that perhaps you take for granted? What comes so naturally to you that you tend to think it's not anything special? Can't everyone do this, you tell yourself over and over.
No. They can't. Time to embrace this instead of playing it down, my friends.
Angel Card Message: 8 of Earth (invest in yourself)
Symbolically, the eight comes immediately after the seven in our soul's journey. Again, eights are choices. Metaphorically, it symbolizes the infinity sign turned on its side.
Now that you have been "awakened" to a new way of thinking and feeling, you are ready for the next step. There is not one exact step to take.
This represents a time to think expansively. There are unlimited, expansive steps available. None of them are wrong. Just shift your thinking from no choices to an infinite number of choices.
In this case, the Eight of Earth's message coming through loud and clear is to pursue education. This is the card of further study. It could be in a completely new area or it could be to further dive into an interest you currently have.
Angel Card Message: Page of Summer (meeting someone trustworthy)
By nature the Page or Messenger energy tends to be more shy, introverted and reflective. And, going a bit deeper here, the energy in Court Cards often embodies how you are currently feeling or it reflects someone you know or will soon meet that personifies these traits.
So, on with the show. What does the Page symbolize? And how does her image speak to the suit she embodies - in this case Summer/Cups?
Personally, I find that background information is helpful in viewing the card. In doing readings the first thing my eyes are typically drawn to is the suit and then the corresponding number. If it's above the number 10 then I see which Court Card made it's appearance.
Then, I begin to look at the image or picture shown.